Ƶ Will Highlight Solutions for Glass-Reinforced Polypropylene Compounds at Fakuma 2018

DENVER – Wednesday, October 10, 2018 – Ƶ (JM), a market-leading manufacturer of continuous filament glass fiber and a Berkshire Hathaway company, will present glass reinforced solutions for glass-reinforced polypropylene compounds at Fakuma 2018 in Germany. The annual event, which starts next week, is an international trade fair for plastics processing.

Customers and suppliers can meet Ƶ representatives at Hall B4-4304.
“JM’s continuous innovation and product development for higher productivity in polypropylene compounds result in strong offerings in both ThermoFlow® 636 short-glass fibers and StarRov® 490 long-glass fibers for our customers,” said Karin Demez, Global Marketing and Portfolio Leader in JM’s Engineered Products – Global Fibers business.

ThermoFlow® 636 chopped strands yield excellent properties due to improved flow in compounding feeders; therefore, glass content is better controlled, resulting in improved properties in molded parts.

StarRov® 490 Rovings are designed for demanding automotive applications where productivity, consistency and traceability are important OEM’s requirements. JM’s global technical service engineers are working with customers to ensure high-quality glass-reinforced polypropylene are used in high-performance automotive applications, such as instrument panels and exterior composites panels.

ThermoFlow® 636 and StarRov® 490 also have unique food contact GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification in compliance with the provision of Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 for the fabrication of CFGF that is intended to be used in contact with food in engineered thermoplastic applications according to EU regulation 10/2011 (plastics regulation).

Ƶ, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Ƶ employs 7,600 people and operates 43 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at .

Contact:
Philippe Bekaert, Ƶ +32 479 980 677 bekaert@jm.com